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Honors & Academic Biology

Honors & Academic Biology. What Science(s) Should I Take Next Year???. Science Courses Offered at WHS. Earth Science (Honors & Academic) Biology (Honors & Academic) Chemistry Physics (Conceptual & Physics) Environmental Explorations AP Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

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Honors & Academic Biology

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  1. Honors & Academic Biology What Science(s) Should I Take Next Year???

  2. Science Courses Offered at WHS • Earth Science (Honors & Academic) • Biology (Honors & Academic) • Chemistry • Physics (Conceptual & Physics) • Environmental Explorations • AP Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) • Independent Science Research (12th grade)

  3. What Would I Do In Honors Biology? • Content: Honors Biology is a comprehensive and challenging introduction to biological science, with a strong molecular emphasis, and a research component. • The content of this course will include cells, genetics, ecology, evolution, bacteria & viruses, DNA, plants & animals, scientific research and experimental design. • This course will be a faster paced, more expanded curriculum than the academic biology course, and will be beneficial and more challenging for the self-directed learner. • It is a laboratory and activity based course that will emphasize the scientific method as well as inquiry based learning methods. • The "Honors" curriculum differs from the regular curriculum by the increased expectations of the students and the interest to engage in scientific research.

  4. What Do I Need To Know (Pre-requisite Knowledge/Skills) • Honors Biology is a research and writing-intensive version of our academic Biology course. • English skills: Comprehensive writing skills • Math skills: Completion of Algebra 1 • Experimental Design and Research skills: Completion of Honors Earth Science

  5. What Makes a Student Successful in Honors Biology? • We recommend an interest in scientific research. • Strong note-taking, study, and writing skills are recommended. • Strong math skills are required for laboratory investigation, which stress the collection and analysis of quantitative data.

  6. Why Do Students Take This Course? • It is designed for students interested in studying science at the college level, and who wish to challenge themselves academically. • It is designed for students interested in experimental design and scientific research. • It is designed to prepare students for the research components found in Chemistry and Physics, as well as the Independent Science Research (ISR) course.

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